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Diagnostic Edge February 2012 |
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February Is National Pet Dental Health Month
There’s never been a better time to focus on dental health. For the month of February, save 25% off dental radiograph consults from IDEXX Telemedicine Consultants—call 1-800-726-1212 for details. Gary S. Goldstein, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, discusses the link between systemic and oral diseases in this month’s feature article. With more than 85% of pets suffering from dental disease that requires immediate attention, prevention and screening have never been more critical. You can also download consent forms from this month’s feline focus. Read Dr. Goldstein's article  |
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Case Study
Missy, a 10-year-old, spayed female domestic shorthair presented to the primary veterinarian because of recent vomiting and weight loss. Read Missy's case |
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Interactive Challenge
#71—Hematology Evaluate red blood cell morphology using a blood film and RBC run dot plot. Log in and take the challenge |
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Online How-tos
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Identifying Feline Hyperthyroidism
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Canine Heart Disease: Determine the Cause of Clinical Signs
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Advanced Fluid Therapy—An Interactive Case Review of Acid-Base Disorders
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Education
Announcing STEPs—Simple Tools for Effective Protocols STEPs is where to go to make consistency a habit in your practice. STEPs gives you the tools to successfully train your staff and enhance the way you do business. If you’d like management or staff training, assistance implementing a protocol, client education or expert services, STEPs will guide you every step of the way. STEPs Protocol Implementation Click and you’re on your way. |
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IDEXX Innovation
Coming soon the new SNAP® 4Dx® Plus Test Which vectors and pathogens are affecting your patients? Soon you’ll be able to find out with vector-borne disease screening. Learn more |
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Practice Management
Cornerstone® User’s Conference: 2011 Wrap-up, 2012 Prep More than 550 veterinarians, practice managers and veterinary technicians from across North America attended the 2011 Cornerstone® User Conference. That’s a 120% increase in attendance in only two years. Twenty-two technical sessions focused on helping participants get the most from their Cornerstone system and networking sessions helped peers share ideas and brainstorm solutions. Interested in coming next year? Early registrants save over $150 per person. Interested in being a speaker? We want to hear from you. Sign up to be a speaker Register for 2012 Cornerstone User Conference |
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Feline Focus
Chew on these great tips to strengthen your feline dentistry protocol. Running the appropriate diagnostics during a dental procedure creates value for pet owners and helps build your feline business. Now IDEXX has tools that can help: a preanesthetic consent form, a retrovirus-specific consent form and a complete protocol review via the new online resource, STEPs. In addition, watch an archived webinar by Wendy S. Myers, practice management consultant, filled with tips and actionable recommendations for strengthening your dentistry protocol and bringing lapsed cat patients back into your practice. |
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Client Value
With the launch of pethealthnetwork.com, it just got easier to access materials to help you talk with and educate your clients. This new website takes its predecessor (real-timecare.com) to a new level. Now you have one comprehensive resource for videos and printable materials that will facilitate discussions about pet health topics and help clients understand your recommendations. Use pethealthnetwork.com to facilitate communication. Your clients will see the value you provide in upholding standards of care and helping them make the best decisions for their pets. See what’s available |
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